This is the only known guitar ever signed by
Elvis Presley with proper documentation.
After meeting Memphis karate instructor,
Kang Rhee, on February 29, 1971, Elvis
wanted to exchange gifts. Elvis presented
his Ovation guitar to Master Rhee during a
visit to his dojo. The face of the guitar is
hand inscribed by Elvis, �To Master Kang
Rhee, with Gratitude from Panther, Elvis
Presley�. "Panther" was the karate name
given to Elvis by Master Rhee. Elvis later
requested his name be changed from �Panther�
to �Tiger� due to the negative connotations
that could arise from the then unpopular
Black Panther militant group.

This Ovation Deluxe Balladeer guitar serial
#1798 has a spruce top, black fiberglass
bowl back. There is slight warpage with
several splits to the top with one specific
area slightly delaminating.

Accompanied with letters of authenticity
from Master Kang Rhee explaining how and why
Elvis gave him the guitar along with a
letter of authenticity from Memphis Mafia
member, Joe Esposito as well as the Elvis
Presley Museum. Additionally there is a 1981
video of Kang Rhee holding the guitar
talking about why Elvis gave it to him.

The story of Elvis giving this guitar to his
Karate instructor in Memphis in the 1970's
is legendary among fans.

A documentary that came out on television in
the late 1980's has a segment with Master
Rhee holding the guitar. Telling the story himself. He is still
in Memphis and can be contacted to verify
the story.

Autographs

OTHER ITEMS NOT GUITARS

Andrew Dice Clay

Backstage Pass

Bob Schimmel

CD

Cast Members Star Trek
Gene Roddenberry

Movie Poster

Cast Members Star Wars

Movie Posters

Christina Applegate

Photos, Numerous

Chuck Berry

Record

Denny Laine

Album Shadowbox

Wings

Eddie Van Halen

Eric Burdon

Frank Gorshin

Video

Gerard Marsden

Photos

Gerry & The Pacemakers

Jimi Hendrix

Letter To His Girlfriend

Jeff Beck

Large Poster Photo

Les Paul

Leslie West

Marie Osmond

Photograph

Paul McCartney

Sylvester Stallone

Tommy Shaw

Chuck Norris

Woodstock Poster

Woodstock Tickets

We have over
500 autographed guitars available for sale in stock.

Please call if you are looking for
someone special
Usually we can get it for you !!!!

The previous reviewer nailed it:
The great staff were down to
answer questions and talk shop
for hours, if that's what you
want. No pressure, you get to
try out the instruments, yet
when you do make a purchase they
don't just pull it off the wall
(fingerprints, screwed up action
and all) like the competition.
What competition? In my humble
opinion, Ed Roman's is a breed
apart in the field of musical
instrument stores. A Mecca for
the veteran axe-man, yet
nonthreatening enough for the
beginner picking out his/her
first instrument. When I was
there, a salesperson noticed me
staring longingly at a "Dean
From Hell," (Dimebag Darrell
limited edition), and took it
down for me to play into a
Randall. Playing "Domination" on
that thing was as close to it as
I was ever going to get. Minor
annoyances such as rent and car
payments derailed my crazy
train, and after carefully
handing it back, I instead
perused their ample selection of
instructional materials. I
walked out of there into the
July heat with a big smile, 2
books and a G3 DVD. I really
need to get serious about
improving my skillz, and this
store provides inspiration in
spades. Yet another
well-deserved 5-star rating.

January 1, 2009 I purchased a storage locker full
of "Guns & Roses" Memorabilia

Over 25,000 pieces of G&R Memorabilia & 20,000 pieces of Great White
Memorabilia
The contents of the storage locker was owned by the original manager of both
bands Alan Niven
(the son of David Niven, the English Movie Actor)
The entire lot is still being sorted out and cataloged
Interested parties with money to spend should contact Ed Roman ASAP
(702) 597-0147

The Main Guitars are the ones made by Chris Derrig & Max Baranella
I have been told the 4 on the front left without pickguards are Chris Derrig's
The one on the right without the Pickguard is "THE MAX" I have been told that only the ones with pickguards are Gibson made